Szechwan Shrimp (Chili Shrimp)
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried red chili pepper (or chili flakes)
- 3 scallions, minced
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons sherry wine
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with
- 2 tablespoons water
- In wok or skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot. Saute Shrimp, garlic, ginger, scallions and chile. Cook a few minutes.
- Add sherry, ketchup, chili sauce, and cornstarch mixture and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp are done. Serve with rice.
- Sometimes I dust the shrimp with flour before putting them in the oil, to make it like Chen's on iron chef! Enjoy!
shrimp, garlic, ginger, red chili pepper, scallions, sesame oil, sherry wine, ketchup, chili sauce, cornstarch, water
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/szechwan-shrimp-chili-shrimp-121267 (may not work)